Cybersecurity Specialist

Expertise Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 223.000 - 402.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Expertise Recruitment in Abu Dhabi seeks a Security Engineer to protect systems, networks, applications and information by implementing security controls, monitoring risks and supporting compliance with UAE standards.

The role focuses on security engineering, SOC/SIEM monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management across endpoints, networks and cloud environments, with emphasis on collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

Formación

• Experience in security engineering, SOC/SIEM monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of networking, operating systems, IAM, vulnerability management and common security controls.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk SIEM, Defender EDR, Nessus and enterprise IAM.
• Understanding of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls and UAE information-security requirements.
• Sound judgement, discretion, documentation and incident-escalation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and maintain security controls for endpoints, networks, identities, applications, and/or cloud environments according to the role’s scope.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, assess vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation with system owners.
• Support incident response, evidence preservation, root-cause analysis and post-incident improvement where assigned.
• Conduct or coordinate security assessments, access reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Maintain security policies, procedures, technical records and audit evidence, support compliance with applicable standards.
• Promote secure configuration, awareness and collaboration with infrastructure, development, cloud and business teams.

Conocimientos

Security engineering

SOC/SIEM monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Networking knowledge

Identity & access management

Security controls

Herramientas

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk SIEM

Microsoft Defender EDR

Nessus

Enterprise IAM

Descripción del empleo

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/11/2026

Helps protect systems, networks, applications and information by implementing security controls, monitoring risks, investigating incidents and supporting compliance with applicable security requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain security controls for endpoints, networks, identities, applications, and/or cloud environments according to the role’s scope.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, assess vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation with system owners.
• Support incident response, evidence preservation, root-cause analysis and post-incident improvement where assigned.
• Conduct or coordinate security assessments, access reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Maintain security policies, procedures, technical records and audit evidence, support compliance with applicable standards.
• Promote secure configuration, awareness and collaboration with infrastructure, development, cloud and business teams.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant hands-on experience in security engineering, SOC/SIEM monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of networking, operating systems, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and common security controls.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk SIEM, Microsoft Defender EDR, Nessus and enterprise IAM.
• Understanding of applicable frameworks and standards ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls and applicable UAE information-security requirements.
• Sound judgement, discretion, documentation and incident-escalation skills.

PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications such as Security+ required; CISSP, CISM or GIAC desirable.
• Experience in defence, government, critical infrastructure or other controlled environments, if applicable.